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Human Factors, Instrumentation & Controls
Improving task performance, system reliability, system and personnel safety, efficiency, and effectiveness are the division's main objectives. Its major areas of interest include task design, procedures, training, instrument and control layout and placement, stress control, anthropometrics, psychological input, and motivation.
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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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Corporate powerhouses join pledge to triple nuclear energy by 2050
Following in the steps of an international push to expand nuclear power capacity, a group of powerhouse corporations signed and announced a pledge today to support the goal of at least tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050.
Technical Session|Sponsored by HFICD
Wednesday, November 20, 2024|8:00–9:45AM EST|Anemone
Session Chair:
Jooyoung Park
Alternate Chair:
Anna Hall
Session Organizer:
Casey R. Kovesdi
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Early Demonstration of Human Factors Concepts of Operations for Advanced Reactors
8:00–8:20AM EST
Ronald Boring (INL), Thomas Ulrich (INL), Roger Lew (Univ. Idaho)
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Autonomous Algorithm Mitigating a Loss of DHRS During Mid-Loop Operations
8:20–8:40AM EST
Shirley A. Yong (Univ. Idaho), Dakota Roberson (Univ. Idaho), David Arcilesi (Univ. Idaho)
Qualitative and Quantitative Evaluation for Representative Human Reliability Analysis Methods
8:40–9:00AM EST
Jooyoung Park (INL), Ronald Boring (INL), Zhegang Ma (INL), Seungwoo Lee (Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety), Dongwon Lee (Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety)
Enhanced Method of Evaluating the Training/Experience Performance-Shaping Factor Using Objective Metrics
9:00–9:20AM EST
Jisuk Kim (INL), Jooyoung Park (INL), Thomas A. Ulrich (INL), Ronald L. Boring (INL)
Utilizing ROVs and Photogrammetry for Improved Inspection of Nuclear Plants
9:20–9:40AM EST
Andrew Lawrence (Deep Trekker)
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